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New York Giants legendary linebacker Lawrence Taylor was hospitalized for a stomach-related problem that his attorney says is non-life threatening.
Attorney Mark Eiglarsh released a statement Monday saying Taylor gave him permission to let people know he has been in the hospital for a week with no discharge date set.
The 67-year-old Pro Football Hall of Famer is under medical observation for the stomach-related issue and is showing signs of improvement.
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New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor takes the field before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 8, 2024. (John Jones/Imagn Images)
“Lawrence asks me to convey his sincere gratitude to all who have thought of him and kept him in their prayers during this challenging time,” Eiglarsh said in the statement.
Taylor is considered by many to be the greatest linebacker of all time and possibly the best defensive player to ever grace the gridiron.
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The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year helped the Giants win two Super Bowls while reaching 10 straight Pro Bowls, making eight All-Pros and being named MVP in the 1986 season.
Taylor remains the Giants’ all-time sack leader, which also includes his 9.5 sacks he secured during his rookie season before sacks became an official NFL stat.
Taylor’s No. 56 was retired by the Giants, and he eventually made it to Canton, Ohio, and entered the Hall of Fame in 1999.
Former linebacker Lawrence Taylor arrives and smiles before the Legends NFL Party in Las Vegas, Nev., on Feb. 9, 2024. (Joe Camporeale/USA TODAY Sports)
However, there were off-field issues that Taylor dealt with, including legal issues following his playing days. He also had drug problems, which resulted in health problems later in life.
In 2011, Taylor pleaded guilty in New York to misdemeanor criminal charges of sexual misconduct and guardianship of a minor prostitute. He was sentenced to six years’ probation and ordered to register as a sex offender. Taylor was also charged in Florida with failing to update his address in the state registry in 2021 and 2024.
Taylor showed her support for President Donald Trump in 2024 when she appeared at a rally in Wildwood, NJ.
“I grew up a Democrat and I’ve always been a Democrat until I met this man right here,” Taylor said to cheers. “No one in my family will ever vote for a Democrat again.”
Former New York Giant Lawrence Taylor attends a game between the Giants and the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on January 1, 2023. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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Taylor made Giants headlines last year when he quickly declined Abdul Carter’s request to wear Taylor’s No. 56, which has been retired by the organization since 1994, one season after he retired.
